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This is not huge Buddhist temple compared to some of those that we had visited. But Guangxiao Temple had an air of peace and serenity surrounding it.
We spent about half an hour exploring the grounds.
The temple is located within a short walk from...More

Good place to witness sacred rituals and observe worshippers, especially during famous Chinese or Cantonese festivals. But don't be startled if huge crowds of people surrounds you all the time. It's China, it's normal.

This is a beautiful historic Buddhist temple, the origins as a temple date back to about 233. Its originally named Zhizhi Temple, then renamed: the Wangyuanchaoyan Temple, the Wangyuan Temple, the Qianmingfaxing Temple, the Chongningwanshou Temple, Baoenguangxiaochan Temple, and finally in 1482, Guangxiao Temple.
The...More

I’ve been here before but today during Qing Ming Festival it was covered in blooms and people who had the day off for the occasion. Pretty and larger than the neighbouring temple but doesn’t have a pagoda if that’s what you’re after.

This temple was first the residence of a Nanyue dynasty's prince, then was made into the Zhizhi temple in the III-IV century, then was rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty, but was partially damaged during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) and finally rebuilt by Buddhist monks.. After...More

I still have dreams of walking this temple; a wonderful place in the middle of the city, you’d expect the city noise to drown out the peace but surprisingly, it’s very quiet within the grounds. My partner and I visited here not knowing what to...More

This place is a must to go if you go to the center city of Guangzhou. The location is close to the metro line 1 stop, the entrance fee is cheap. You will meet a lot of people praying there. There is also a miniature...More

Very close to the Ximenkou metro line 1 station, this temple is certainly a must see stop for Guangzhou. Although there is a ticket office and a posted fee of RMB10, there were no charges or tickets required on the October Saturday I visited. It...More